Über diese Deputy Chief Stelle bei Northeastern Illinois University
Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.
Job Summary:
Under administrative direction from the department head or higher level personnel, a Deputy Chief acts as a line assistant to the head of an institutional security/safety operation, carrying out, on a continuous basis, those managerial duties assigned or delegated by the operational head, and assuming responsibility for the administration of the department in the absence of the department head and for various managerial duties.Job Description:
- Works with the Chief of Police to determine organizational goals necessary to meet public safety needs of the institution; assumes the duties and responsibilities of the operational head of the police department during absences.
- Manages and supervises the work performance of subordinate management and supervisory level personnel, for those performing patrol or investigative functions and for both sworn and non-sworn personnel; assists in the recruitment, hiring, training and grievance processes of division personnel; selects, orients, and evaluates the work performance of subordinate management and supervisory level Police Officers; develops and maintains employee performance records.
- Provides effective response to emergency public safety needs and oversees all investigations and the personnel assigned to them; performs all duties normally required in the lower levels of the Police Officer series as necessary.
- Develops and/or revises operational policies and standard procedures.
- Assists in the development of the budget, reviews and maintains the operational budget activity including monitoring payroll, overtime and other expenses.
- Oversees the department’s accreditation efforts; maintains files related to accreditation; oversees the department’s records functions; ensures compliance with NIBRS, IDOT, FBI, and State of Illinois directives. Review and approve written police reports.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimal Qualifications:
1. Possession of a valid driver’s license.
2. No record of conviction of a felony or misdemeanors as identified in the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705 et seq.), or a crime involving moral turpitude.
3. Eligibility for bonding, if required by the employing institution.
4. Successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Officers Training course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, if required by the employing institution. All recruit law enforcement officers who successfully complete this course after September 1, 1984 are required to successfully pass the Law Enforcement Officers Certification Examination. (Applicants lacking such training at time of appointment will be required to complete such requirement during, and as a part of, their probationary period of employment in this class.)
5. Bachelor’s degree (or 120 semester credit hours) granted by an accredited institution of higher education, in any field.
6. Ten (10) years (120 months) of full-time experience as a police officer with a federal, state, county, college or university, municipal, or public institutional police organization having a recognized merit system where at least four (4) years (48 months) of that law enforcement management experience was comparable to that obtained at the rank of Lieutenant or a position of similar responsibility as determined by the Institution.
7. Based on position requirements, additional education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.
NOTE: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.
NOTE: Persons who have not successfully completed the mandated firearm training course, as approved and recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, must complete the course during their probationary period. Police officers are not authorized to carry a service weapon until successfully completing such training.
NOTE: Educational credit given only for coursework taken at a college/university accredited by one of the following associations:
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Typical Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (Hours may vary depending on departmental needs).
Location: NEIU Main Campus (5500 N. Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60625)
Setting: In-office, not eligible for hybrid or remote work.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.
This position requires a background check.
Salary Range
$120,000.00
Benefits
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.
Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.
